HB 1644 - Prohibits the Manufacture, Sale, or Distribution of Certain Plastics - Hawaii Key Vote
Laura Acasio voted Yea (Passage With Amendment) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- June 27, 2022
- Senate Bill Passed
- May 3, 2022
- House Bill Passed
- May 3, 2022
- Introduced
- Jan. 20, 2022
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Title: Prohibits the Manufacture, Sale, or Distribution of Certain Plastics
Signed by Governor David Ige
Title: Prohibits the Manufacture, Sale, or Distribution of Certain Plastics
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of certain plastics.
Highlights:
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Defines perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) as “all members of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom” (Page 5).
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Prohibits PFASs “intentionally introduced” in food packaging beginning December 31, 2024 and firefighting foam beginning July 1, 2024 (Page 5).
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Establishes effective date of July 1, 2022 (Page 7).
Title: Prohibits the Manufacture, Sale, or Distribution of Certain Plastics
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of certain plastics.
Highlights:
-
Defines perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) as “all members of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom” (Page 5).
-
Prohibits PFASs “intentionally introduced” in food packaging beginning December 31, 2024 and firefighting foam beginning July 1, 2024 (Page 5).
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Establishes effective date of July 1, 2022 (Page 7).
Title: Prohibits the Manufacture, Sale, or Distribution of Certain Plastics